Palau

Pacific • Palau

Palau

Current local time

13:14:27

Sunday, May 31, 2026

UTC offset

UTC+09:00

No daylight saving changes

Palau does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year long.

Timezone details

Identifier
Abbreviation
Transitioned
May 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Featured city
Ngerulmud

Location

Latitude
7.33333
Longitude
134.48333
Country
Palau

Palau Time (PALAUT)

FAQs

Palau Time keeps things simple for the Pacific island nation of Palau, which single-handedly observes UTC+09:00 year-round without the disruption of seasonal clock changes.

  • What is Palau Time and how is it used?

    Palau Time (UTC+09:00) is the official time in the Republic of Palau, a small island nation in the western Pacific used for all domestic activities and communications.

  • Does Palau observe daylight saving time?

    No, Palau does not observe daylight saving time; it maintains a year-round offset of UTC+09:00.

  • Which country administers Palau Time?

    Palau Time is administered solely by the Republic of Palau.

  • When did Palau start using its current time offset?

    Palau officially adopted UTC+09:00 as its standard time on May 30, 2021.

  • Does Palau Time ever change during the year?

    No, Palau Time remains the same throughout the year with no daylight saving transitions or adjustments.

  • What are the benefits of a consistent time zone for Palau?

    Consistency simplifies scheduling for government, business, and especially diving and tourism industries central to Palau's economy.

  • Which countries might share Palau Time?

    Very few countries share exactly UTC+09:00 year-round; Palau is unique in the Pacific region for its stable offset without daylight saving.

  • Are there any plans for Palau to adopt daylight saving?

    There are no known plans; Palau has found no need due to its equatorial location with minimal seasonal daylight variation.

  • How does Palau Time impact international coordination?

    The static offset eases planning with partners in East Asia and North America who deal with multiple changing time zones.